| Publisher | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) |
| Index Name | World Press Freedom Index 2025 |
| Global Situation | Described as a "difficult situation", reflecting economic hardship, ownership concentration, and repressive political climates undermining free flow of information. |
| India's Position | Ranked 151st, improved from 159th in 2024; total score 32.96. Concerns include press violence, misuse of sedition laws, and censorship on digital platforms. |
| Top 10 Countries | Norway (1st, 92.31), Estonia (2nd, 89.46), Netherlands (3rd, 88.64), Sweden (4th, 88.13), Finland (5th, 87.18), Denmark (6th, 86.93), Ireland (7th, 86.92), Portugal (8th, 84.26), Switzerland (9th, 83.98), Czechia (10th, 83.96). |
| Bottom 10 Countries | Eritrea and North Korea rank lowest due to state-run media and suppression of dissent. China remains a major violator with strict internet censorship and mass surveillance. |
| Economic Pressures | 160 out of 180 countries face major economic obstacles; includes United States (57th, down 2 places), Argentina (87th, down 21 places), and Tunisia (129th, down 11 ranks). |
| Political Instability | Palestine (163rd) faces suppression under extreme conflict; Israel (112th, down 11 places) reflects rising tensions. Editorial interference reported in 92 of 180 countries. |
| Media Ownership | Concentration of media ownership affects 46 countries, including Australia (29th), Canada (21st), Czechia (10th), and France (25th, down 4 ranks). Russia (171st) is state-controlled. |
| Legal Threats | Laws targeting foreign influence and repressive legislation used to harass journalists. Examples: Georgia (114th, down 11 ranks), Jordan (147th, down 15 positions). |
